**Please note that this is an 18 month contract**
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.
The Role: Join Our Team as a Strategic HR Partner: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team at our global headquarters in Brampton, supporting our senior leaders in Corporate and Shared Services on an 18-month contract. As a trusted advisor to our business leaders, you will leverage your exceptional relationship-building, strategic thinking and results-orientation skills to drive business outcomes and deliver tailored people solutions that enable our organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. In this critical role, you will partner closely with senior leadership, and business area HR teams to navigate complex people-related challenges, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive strategic initiatives that propel our business forward.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic HR support to Corporate and Shared Services functions, including Finance, IT and Legal to drive business outcomes and achieve organizational objectives. This includes developing and implementing HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with business priorities, support the growth and development of the organization and enhance employee engagement and retention
- Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders to identify key talent issues impacting business goals, and offer strategic solutions, including identifying and retaining top talent
- Provide expert guidance and assistance to managers on a wide range of human resource issues, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance and compensation management, employee retention and engagement, workplace accommodations, and employment legislation, HR policies and people programs
- Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational structures, processes, and systems that support business objectives and drive efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with MDA’s HR COE team to design and implement new initiatives, process implementation and leverage team expertise in planning and delivering functional initiatives to respective client group
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift between strategic, operational, and tactical levels
- Communicate, facilitate, and/or present talent programs and rollouts at the business area level
- Actively participate in HR enterprise initiatives, such as development of new human resources talent programs for the organization as a whole
- Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation, including communicating, training and monitoring changes and providing coaching to leaders
- Analyze HR data and metrics to inform business decisions, identify trends, and measure the impact of HR initiatives
- Manage through ambiguity, uncertainty, and changing priorities, while maintaining a solution-oriented approach
- Provide responsive and timely support to business leaders and employees, ensuring that HR services are delivered in a timely and effective manner
- Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
- Collaborating with other HR functions to ensure integrated HR services
Candidate Profile:
- A seasoned human resource professional with 7-10 years of related business partnering experience
- Experience supporting senior leadership in Corporate and Shared Services functions within a high-tech manufacturing industry is an asset
- Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, CHRL certification or equivalent
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with business leaders, HR peers and employees
- Experience with change management, including developing and implementing change management plans, communicating changes to employees, and providing coaching to leaders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze HR data and metrics to inform business decisions
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand business objectives and develop HR strategies to support them
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Proficient in using HR Analytics to make informed decisions and be able to measure impact (proficient in MS Office tools)
- Strong understanding of applicable employment and human rights legislation in Ontario
- Proven skills in coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, risk management, and relationship management
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Effective and persuasive oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
- Ability to travel 15-20% of time
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
What We Offer: We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
Comments/Special Considerations: MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.
MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - 120,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
